Newport County v Northampton Town: everything you need to know
Newport County meet Northampton Town at Rodney Parade, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Northampton Town lead the head to head with Newport County: 47 wins to 31, 16 drawn from 94 meetings.
The big picture
Newport County come in 14th on the ladder with 19 points; Northampton Town are 19th on 15. Newport County have the higher position to protect.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Northampton Town are 3–5–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Northampton Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Oldham Athletic 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 94 times on our records since 1921: Newport County 31, Northampton Town 47, 16 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Northampton Town won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Northampton Town by 8 goals in 1932-33 (8–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Newport County have the edge.
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